USICD in Solidarity with Japanese Disability Community

USICD members, staff, and board have joined people around the world in watching events in Japan after a severe 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern-north part of their country on March 11, 2011. A subsequent massive tsunami has caused even further damage, including damage to nuclear reactors in Japan. USICD wishes to extend its sympathy and support to the people of Japan during this difficult time.

USICD staff member Andrea Shettle is monitoring the situation in Japan to assist in sharing information about the impact of the recent disaster, particularly for people with disabilities in Japan.

Scroll down to read news updates, letters, and resources on the Japan earthquake and tsunami.

This page will be regularly update with news and resources for the international community to support Japanese DPOs as relief efforts are ongoing.

Japan Update: New Map Shows Relief Center LocationsApril 15, 2011USICD has now created a new google map that shows the locations of relief centers and headquarter offices in Japan that are working to serve people with disabilities affected by the March earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear plant breakdown.

Japan Disaster Relief Credit Card Donations Now Accepted March 23, 2011The Disaster Relief Headquarters in Japan is now able to accept donations via a choice of two different mechanisms. If you wish to make donations in support of people with disabilities needing support following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, follow the link.

Toolkit for Long Term Recovery: Haiti Reconstruction for AllSeptember 7, 2010The toolkit for Long Term Recovery "Haiti: Reconstruction for All" elaborated by the Global Partnership for Disability and Development (GPDD) Working Group on Haiti Reconstruction is now available online. The GPDD and allies are working together to raise awareness and contribute with useful information and tools in order to ensure that reconstruction efforts after Haiti earthquake involve people with disabilities during all stages and that all rebuilt and newly built infrastructure as well as medical, economic, educational and socio-economic services systems are fully accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

Assistive Technology for Haitians Effort LaunchedFebruary 4, 2010The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs and the Pass It on Center have launched a Haiti Disability Response effort for priority items: which are crutches, walkers, canes, ramps and medical supplies, which should include splints. All sizes are needed, especially for children.